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1947 Wagon Cumberland, WI **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Willys Wagons • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“This is a three off frame build /// new small block 400 engine /// 3000 rpm stall converter /// turbo 400 transmission /// power streering /// four wheel disc brakes with separate front and rear master cylinders /// Dodge Dakota front end and Dodge Dakota 3.73 rear end /// power windows powered by Dakota Digital window regulators /// 45 pound popper remote key fob entry all three doors, hidden emergency latch in case of dead battery /// Sony CDX-MP3 reciever with four Infinity Reference 6952i 6″ x 9″ speakers, StreetGlow Auto Neon w/Xplod with remote /// AVA 400 A DVD player with video & audio input with remote /// Icon TV TFT LCD 7” screen monitor with back up camera /// Sirius radio with remote /// carpet and leather interior ( beige cordovan leather ) it took 7 hides to complete the interior /// DuPont B9008 torch red paint, four base coats, four clear coats /// heat and A/C supplied by Vintage Air /// rear air shocks /// Mustang Two seats /// center console and shifter is from a Wrangler Jeep ( new ) /// easy access to fuse block ( glove box ) /// Goodyear Eagle Tires front P235 60R15 rear P275 60R15 /// power antenna works manually or automatic with the radio /// easy access to battery treminals under the hood as the battery is located behind the drivers side seat /// under dash lights along with four dome lights /// no electric fan it’s the real deal /// speed regulated electric windshield wipers /// Willy’s Overland center wheel caps and horn button are tooled from 5 oringnal horn buttons /// inside black door buttons and stainless surround round door openers are original /// extra storage area under rear bench seating /// Frenched in tail lights and shaved door handles /// locking gas cover with inside release /// very rare Greenfield original windshield visor /// Ididit tilt steering column with cruise control /// Painless wiring harness /// all CLassic gauges with clock /// wood and chrome banjo steering wheel /// front seat shoulder and lap seat belts.

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Bram Van Buuren Jeeps in the Netherlands

• CATEGORIES: Features, International, Museums, Website • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Mike forwarded a link to this jeep dealer.  The Van Buuren’s launched their shop just after World War II ended. It is still family owned.  The website has jeeps for sale, projects they’ve completed (including the restoration of a seep), and more.

http://www.bramvanbuuren-jeeps.nl/index.php?lang=en

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Roof Palomino “mini jeep” Lawn Mower White Plains, NY **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“Rare ROOF Palomino “mini Jeep” Lawnmower. Good overall condition and very original. Serial #1505 as per tag on hood. These were built from approx 1969 to the early 70’s and were very expensive in their day, hence not too many were sold and not too many left.

This one has been in barn storage for the past 10+ years. It was parked due to no spark; the coil is suspected too be bad, but I haven’t tested it yet. It ran and drove fine before that and was great for putting around the property and moving stuff (beer, parts, people and tools) around the property. It is 40 years old, so despite its good preserved shape, it will need a good service before getting it going.

-Original Kohler k482 motor, seats (with cushioning springs), air cleaner, rims, grille, tailgate, etc, etc..
-Very little rust ( just a little on the outside edges where the floor meets the body in the footwells),
-All mechanical pieces are intact. Rear tires are pretty dry rotted, but I have a nice set of 2 used tires that match the front that come with it. There is some kind of small patch on the right rear corner. Front bumper has had a small hitch added. Motor has good compression and oil pressure; turns right over.
-This originally had a 60″ belt driven mower deck. This one has been stripped of its PTO, engagement and lift levers, as well as the mower deck and its attachment points. NO MOWER OR PARTS for the mower. I have read that the Roof 60 mowers used many of the same parts, but can not confirm that.
– It will need a complete service before being taken out to have fun with! Should be easy to get going again!”

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1943/1976 Jeeprod Knightstown, IN **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

You don’t see one of these every day.

“REALLY COOL RAT JEEP GASSER. HAS STRAIGHT AXLE AND FORD REAR. 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THIS IS TITLED AMG DJ5D JEEP, MAIL JEEP FOR THE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. ITS A 43 WILLYS GRILLE AND TUBB. I DO HAVE A WILLYS VIN TAG IF YOU WANT IT.

THE 350 HAS MEDIUM SIZE CAM, 4 BBL HOLLEY, HAND MADE HEADERS W/ BAFFELS. NO POWER STEERING BUT IT STEERS LIKE IT DOES. NO ISSUE TO TURN. HAS FOLD DOWN WINDSHIELD. SOLID BODY. FLOOR IS WOOD. 50 CAL. BULLET FOR SHIFTER KNOB. LIGHTS WORK. NO TURN SIGS BUT HAS FUSE BOX READY TO HOOK UP. HAS SEAT BELTS. Real Ammo box in back. Lift the door for storage and gas filler. LITE AND FAST.”

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Craig travels over Black Bear Pass in Colorado

• CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Craig has a chance last month to make a trip into the mountains of Colorado.  He thought everyone would enjoy these pics, which are beautiful!

“Here’s some pictures of our trip to Black Bear road on 9/21/12 . The Jeep shown is a 1978 Wagoneer converted into a tour jeep.  It has been in service since 1978.  I’m going to try to put together something on my site maybe.  It’s not FC related but has to do with the history of my tour jeep.  I might have some time this week before we leave for our vacation.  Some factoids; Wild Bill has been down Black Bear more than any other person living or dead, upwards of 2000 times.  He’s been driving for the company for about 34 years and drove for others and personally drove the area 10 years before.  We were there at the height of the Fall colors out there!  IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!  I put some descriptions on the titles of the pictures.  The switchbacks are below the steps of Black Bear and both are past the summit.  Once you pass the summit Black Bear turns into a one way trail as passing is obviously impossible to do on the trail from that point on.”

Here is the Tour Jeep:

Below is a view of Telluride, Colorado

Black Bear’s swtichbacks:

Wild Bill

Black Bear Pass at 12,840 Feet

Another View of Black Bear’s Switchbacks

This is a 900 foot drop.  Tread carefully!

Steps of Black Bear


 

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Paper Models at Papercruisers.com

• CATEGORIES: Features, Models • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Patrick forwarded this website.  According to the website, Jesse Smith is a big Landcruiser fan.  He is such a big fan, that he builds Landcruisers (and over vehicles) out of paper.  Below are two non-Landcruiser models he makes that you all ought to recognize.  He sells the models for $7.00.

http://papercruiser.com

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Extended CJ-2A in Spain, but there is a small problem . . .

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Unusual • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Roberto’s friend Mr. Paco, has run into some bureaucracy trying title his Jeep.  I will let Roberto explain the details.

Let me introduce you the Willys CJ2A jeep owns by my friend mr. Paco, who lives at Valladolid, Spain. The jeep was found years ago at a farm (barn find!!!) and have belonged to an aristocratic dame, if I´m not wrong.

As you could see in the pics, it has a very curious extended body conversion with short hard-top and that´s the reason to ask your help. We would like to know if this kind of conversion could be done at the States as an extra ordered by the customer, or the institution which imported to Spain. Paco wants to get a tittle for his jeep as an historic vehicle and it seems that here, he needs to claim that this kind conversion was made at the factory. I mean, that this characteristic is “historical”. If not, he should modify again it to be a standard CJ2A jeep…Absurd, and illogical, as the guy who has pointed him this doesn´t care about the possibility of a local conversion made at Spain…isn´t would be this “historical” too? Burocracy, absurd and illogical burocracy…

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Roberto67/Willys%20CJ2A%20jeep%20Paco/?albumview=slideshow

 

I responded to Roberto writing that while I knew a small outfit in California created CJ-2Ls by expanding the middle of some CJ-2As, I was not aware of any aftermarket group nor any Willys option to have the bodies extended in the rear (despite plenty of examples of jeeps that have been extended in the rear).  Does anyone else know anything different?

Here are some examples of jeeps extended at the back.
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/28/1950-cj-3a-heber-city-ut-3500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/06/1953-m-38a1-hamilton-mt-5500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/01/16/year-flattie-phoenix-az-3750/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/01/05/1946-mbgpw-murphys-ca-2500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/10/22/1945-gpw-ceres-ca-2850/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/04/27/1947-cj-2a-with-extended-rear-ramona-ca-ebay/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/04/05/1946-cj-2a-phoenix-az-3150/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/01/29/1963-dj-picture-rocks-az-2000/
http://www.ewillys.com/2010/11/26/army-depot-dj-3a-alexander-city-al-ebay/

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